Embedded Software Engineer – Operations & Development (d/f/m)

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We strive to make cities the best ever places to live, by advancing an industry that moves over 1 billion people each day. We are transforming our business by driving the industry norm and challenging ourselves, fostering a culture of internal and external collaboration, and building on our unique engineering capabilities to optimize existing and create new products and solutions for our customers that cater to real mobility needs.

Who we are

TK Elevator (TKE) is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility. We provide engineering that keeps the world moving, from design to installation and maintenance on any brand of elevators, escalators, walkways, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators – any place and any time. With our digital solutions like AGILE and the IoT platform, MAX, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TK Elevator became independent following its separation from the thyssenkrupp group in 2020. The company achieved sales of €9.3 billion in fiscal year 2023/2024. With around 50,000 employees, 25,000 service technicians and over 1,000 support centers globally, we are moved by what moves people. TKE – Move Beyond.

What we expect

We are looking for a Software Engineer (d/f/m) to join our Embedded Software team and play a dual role:

Supporting the Operations pillar, troubleshooting issues coming from the field and acting as a bridge between development teams and DevOps.
Being partially allocated in one of our development squads, gaining hands-on experience in embedded software development and strengthen programming skills.

This role is key to ensuring the reliability, scalability, and continuous improvement of MAX, TK Elevator’s IoT Gateway.

Embedded Software Development
Work with the Linux Yocto Platform and Linux distributions for embedded systems.
Design and implement JSON-based integrations for data serialization and secure communication with cloud services.
Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles, writing and executing unit tests to ensure robustness and reliability.
Collaborate with cloud teams for Azure IoT integration, optimizing communication protocols (MQTT, HTTP) for secure and reliable data transmission.
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, using Jira for task management and Confluence for documentation.
Collaborate closely with hardware engineers for seamless integration between hardware and software components.

Operations Support
Troubleshoot and analyze issues from the field, ensuring smooth collaboration between Development and DevOps.
Provide technical support for embedded systems, contributing to root cause analysis and issue resolution.
Maintain and improve documentation for different controllers supported by the product.

Who we are looking for

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: 4+ years in C/C++ development with a focus on Linux and embedded software.
Programming & Software Design
Proficiency in C/C++ in POSIX environments (system calls, glibc).
Solid understanding of OOP principles and design patterns.
Experience with multithreaded systems and concurrent programming.
Familiarity with STL and socket programming.
Protocols & Interfaces
Working knowledge of CAN, RS232, RS485, Ethernet and other industrial/communication protocols.
Tools & Practices
Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Bitbucket).
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across development, DevOps, and hardware teams.
Proactive in troubleshooting and bridging gaps between technical areas.
Team player, self-motivated, willing to go the extra mile – curious learner
English proficiency: Minimum B2, ideally C1+.

Contact

Please apply online in English, including your notice period and salary expectation.

Talent Acquisition

Uwe Hüsken

What we offer

Health and Safety –Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities
Flexibility –We support, for example, through flexible yet regulated working hours and remote working options
Collaboration & diversity –Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation
Development –Individual support to help you get started in your new job as well as training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally
Creative leeway –We offer an environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no-blame-culture
Sustainability –We act with responsibility and environmental awareness
Work environment –We have modern workplaces and IT equipment, subsidized lunchtime meals in the canteen, free parking and discounted public transport tickets

Additional information

At TK Elevator, we aim to embrace diversity and welcome everyone -no matter the ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender expression, age, social background, religion or world belief, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Do you have a disability and would like to work with us? Then we look forward to your application!

As a signatory of the Charter of Diversity, TK Elevator is committed to a prejudice-free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities. Although we are not completely barrier-free yet, we are working every day to improve ourselves. Let’s overcome barriers together and work on individual solutions that work for you.

Job Reference: ES_ET_EA_IBA_TKE00715